Adjunct-Environmental Science

Applications are continually invited for part time instructors in Environmental Science (ES). The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources is home to this program and commonly, but not always, has the need for part time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings. The most common need is for someone to teach an introductory course, with lab, in environmental science. These classes typically enroll 30 students. Classes are face-to-face, but scheduling of classes has some flexibility. If a job position becomes open, we will contact qualified candidates about the opportunity.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience.

Physical Demands

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Open Date

10/20/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online.

Required application materials are 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies are okay), and 4) a list of three references (please include complete contact information).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at [email protected].

University Safety

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